Xi Xi was flattered by her host's praise and didn't notice that her host was taking advantage of the situation. Only after hearing Yin Yu Yao's name did she realize that Yin Yu Yao was right next to them! Why not just go and ask her!
She had just dug up a bunch of irrelevant information and diligently recounted it to the host, even providing supplementary information, despite knowing only a superficial understanding of the Rong Dynasty herself and relying entirely on historical records!
That video was actually taken when Qianyun found her and she went to check on Rongchao's current situation. She recorded it and showed it to Qianyun. Otherwise, she would never have had a video of what had already happened, nor would she have been able to find out about the past.
Everything she told her host was based on what was recorded in the history of the Rong Dynasty, so she was completely baffled by the many reversals.
Chen Xiao also sensed Xi Xi's feelings and, unusually, refrained from complaining. After all, Xi Xi had just saved someone and was still acting like such an obedient person. Even if she scolded herself, she wouldn't say a word against Xi Xi!
Finally, as Chen Xiao became increasingly brazen in his advances, Xi Xi finally noticed and, in a fit of rage (and embarrassment), kicked her host out of the space.
Chen Xiao sat calmly on the couch. "After I called Yin Yuyao over, why didn't you show up?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xi Xi appeared in the form of a little girl, but she used illusion magic to hide her ears and tail, so as not to distract the host and make him try to take advantage of her!
Upon seeing the adorable creature again, Chen Xiao's eyes flashed with a hint of regret.
Although Xixi had hidden her pink ears and fluffy tail, she still had that cute, fluffy cake dress, and looked like a doll. She stared at Xixi without blinking, almost staring through Xixi's face. Xixi blushed and couldn't help but interrupt her host.
"My lord, please stop looking! I beg you, let's talk about something else. Is there anything else you want to know? I'll tell you everything I can!"
Chen Xiao had received too much information before and couldn't think of anything to ask for a moment. After thinking for a while, before he could ask, Yin Yuyao arrived. So, after Xi Xi set up a barrier, the three of them started chatting.
Yin Yuyao didn't see Chen Xiao at first, but looked at Xi Xi, and knew that Xi Xi was back. She had changed her clothes and looked quite cute.
Then he bowed to Chen Xiao, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Chen Xiao shook his head and pulled Yin Yuyao to sit on the couch with him. "I told you not to bother with these formalities. I learned some things about the past of the Rong Dynasty today and I'd like to talk to you about it."
Yin Yuyao nodded in understanding, as she also had questions for Chen Xiao about Rongchao.
Chen Xiao could tell that she also had something to say, so he let her speak first. Yin Yuyao took the lead and asked, "Your Majesty and Xixi can see the events of the Rong Dynasty, right? I want to know about Wuyou... who is my nominal youngest daughter, and her final fate."
"After I was rescued by Mu Yang... my nominal eldest daughter, I only met Wuyou once. I have no idea what happened to the others afterwards. In the end, I only met Qiao Ling, who told me they were all dead. She wouldn't tell me anything more. I vaguely guessed that they might not have died in a dignified way... They were all my children in name only. I really want to know what happened back then," Yin Yuyao said bitterly.
Chen Xiao was somewhat surprised. "Did Princess Muyang rescue you when she returned to the court? I thought it was Emperor Wende who rescued you. Also, I know that Princess Muyang and Princess Wuyou are both your daughters in name, but isn't the Second Princess your biological daughter too?"
Yin Yuyao nodded and replied, "When Mu Yang returned to the capital, wasn't she summoned to the palace by the emperor? I don't know how she talked to the emperor, but anyway, the emperor agreed to set me free. Mu Yang then took me to her residence, and that's when I met Wu You in person. I could tell at a glance that she was a pure and kind person, and I like her very much. As for the Second Princess, you probably already know the story of when the emperor first ascended the throne, right?"
"The daughter of Consort Li???" Chen Xiao and Xi Xi asked in unison.
Yin Yuyao confirmed their guesses and then sighed, "Everyone says that Consort Li must be the emperor's beloved, which is why he couldn't wait to bring her into the palace as soon as he ascended the throne and gave her such obvious favor. But that's not the case at all. Before he ascended the throne, the emperor actually owned a brothel called Shihualou. Shihualou had many beautiful and talented women, and it was the most famous brothel in the city. In addition, the Rong Dynasty did not have any explicit rules against officials entering, so many officials in the court often visited Shihualou. The emperor used Shihualou to gather intelligence."
Chen Xiao could almost guess what would happen next. "Then there was a courtesan in the brothel who was Consort Li. Because she was the emperor's confidante, she often saw the emperor. Later, for some unknown reason, they slept together, and the courtesan became pregnant. As soon as the emperor ascended the throne, he took her back to the palace. No wonder the twins born to the second princess and Consort Yuwen were about the same age."
Yin Yuyao rarely laughed. She knew that Chen Xiao was also a modern person, so he must be very familiar with these common tricks.
“Yes, you must have read a lot of novels.” After confirming Chen Xiao’s statement, Yin Yuyao continued, “At the time, I didn’t know that this was the real world. I thought it was a world in a book, so I was careless and didn’t realize the Emperor’s true intention in bringing back Consort Li. I failed to protect Consort Li’s life, which is something I feel extremely guilty about.”
It turns out that the Emperor brought Consort Li back because, before he ascended the throne, Consort Li knew she was pregnant. She had always loved the Crown Prince and naturally didn't want to abort the child. So, she used the pretext of obtaining intelligence to blackmail the Crown Prince. At that time, the Crown Prince hadn't yet ascended the throne, and since Consort Li knew too much, it would not only affect the entire court but also the Emperor and Empress. He absolutely couldn't let Consort Li reveal this.
Even if he were to harden his heart and kill Consort Li, there were too many beauties at the brothel, and he didn't know if Consort Li had any other close friends. Knowing these things, he couldn't possibly kill them all and attract the attention of the Emperor and Empress. There were simply too many hidden dangers, so he had no choice but to compromise. Later, as soon as he ascended the throne, he brought Consort Li into the palace.
Not only did he never visit her, but he also sent people to monitor her. After he cleaned up Shihualou with some means, he originally wanted to get rid of Consort Li as well. However, none of the three women in the harem knew how to fight in the palace. Getting rid of her directly would only arouse suspicion. If Ning Ci found out, she would definitely tell the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager was not an ordinary woman. She had a lot of experience. With a little thought and investigation, she would know what he had done.
So he had no choice but to abandon that idea and used another safest and most secure method, which was to secretly drug Consort Li, causing her to die from premature birth or miscarriage, and preferably the child would also die.
It is extremely common for women to die during childbirth, so this is the most effective and permanent solution.
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